The image on the cover features the Court's new judges' robes. The seven different bands are representative of the seven vertical "tucks" which appear on the judges' robes. These are intended to provide visual interest and to be symbolic of federal jurisdiction. The six States and the territories are symbolised by seven elements, as they are for example in the seven points of the Federation Star. The spacings illustrate the geographical and jurisdictional breadth of the Court's work. The new robes have been worn by judges since 7 February 2000, the commencement of the 2000 Law Term.
